Finally! The news of big family “THE BACHCHAN’S” is out. Mrs. Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan is pregnant. Wow! The whole world was eager to listen to ‘this’ news since her marriage to Mr. Jr. Bachchan (Abhishek). You might wonder how this can be true, or how this can happen, or curse yourself for being more eligible bachelor at that time but missing the change of meeting Ash before Abhishek took her away in marriage. Even before you shut your fully opened mouth, the news about Bachchan’s spread across THE GLOBE.
The media went way back in time when Dr. Mr. Harivansh Rai Bachchan married a Sikh-Punjabi girl from Faisalabad, Mrs. Teja Bachchan. Showing few of their so-called rare marriage photos. They then showed Mr. Big B marriage to Jaya Bachchan. Netherless to say Mr. Sr. Bachchan news never ends without Rekha’s interference. And with Rekha entry media went bla bla bla …
Media was over thrilled with the outbreak of this news. All these days they were wondering why the Bollywood diva had to re-do her dress at Cannes 2011. And so do millions of Indians. They were suspecting Aishwarya to be pregnant. And this time to their surprise they guess it right. Ash putting-on some XYZ KG was highlighted by media as if it’s a million dollar question and will influence the share market.
Media in India can also go to extend of created an ‘animated image of the baby’ with a blend of Ash-Abhi, Big B – Jaya.
Good height as Mr. Big B
Sense of humor from Jr. Mr. Bachchan
Dazzling eyes, lusty looks, sexy body, killing (?) smile like Mrs. Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan.
Power to control a home (and husband) like Mrs. Jaya Bachchan.
Within no time the news was out, I received a sms saying, “Ash pregnant. Big B is thrilled and as usual Abhishek has ‘NO IDEA’. Or the online news paper home page had news, “Salman Khan wishing a cricket team for Ash-Abhi”. The way Big B’s news always ends with Rekha in the background, Ash news ends with Salman’s quote. Poor people their life is put at mess.
I really pity the life of these people who are always under the spotlight. Media might have appointed a person to stand outside Jalsa and report each and every move made by Bachchan’s. Here comes Big B in terrace with a cup of coffee. Or is it Tea? We will soon provide an exclusive report as to what exactly Big B drinks every morning. Here enters Jaya and Ash together. They are the best saas-bhau in centuries. And finally here comes Abhi, The man. Everyone is holding a cup. What exactly is the whole family drinking together? Whole India and world want to know and so please watch MBTV India and we will bring an exclusive report of Bachchan’s family breakfast LIVE.
Oh no! It’s not a cup that they are holding. They have got eggs to throw at the media to leak this most secret news of the decade. Did Bachchan themselves went to market to buy this eggs? We will show an exclusive report. Don’t go away, keep watching MBTV India…
This is endless……………………………………….
Anyway, from my side…….. I am very happy for the Bachchans and bless the baby all the happiness. I know that baby will be born with a silver spoon and a media camera. But wish that baby a happy and private life.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Tribute to Dr. Sudheer & Ruta Phatak
Mrs. Vaidehi (Ruta) & Mr. Sudheer Phatak
What happened was unfair…
Yesterday 11th June 2011 was a nightmare. The day started off badly with the news of sudden death of one local politician the previous night. Roads were jammed with those close to that politician. To add to the disaster, rains were heavy and nasty making it not so good. It turned worst when I received a call from my cousin sis Uma Patankar at around 9.00pm. She said, “I want to give you the shocking and horribly sad news. Are you alone at home?” I said, “No! Everyone is at home. What happened?” When someone calls you saying that he has some bad news, you think of an old sick person. I too though of few old people in their 80’s and sick. Unable to hold for too long I asked her to reveal the news.
She said, "Sudhir dada and Ruta Vahini cha car accident zala ahe ani te doghahi on the spot gele. Nilkhil la pan khoop lagala ahe ani to pan hospital madhe ahe”. [Dr. Sudheer Phatak, my cousin and his wife Ruta Vahini (Vaidehi Phatak) met with an accident on their way back to Pune from Mumbai and died on the spot. Their Son-in-law Mr. Nikhil Karkare is seriously injured and is admitted in the hospital].
I could not believe what I was listening. How can it be true? How can someone go away like this when he is so close of bringing his dream into reality?
Mr. Sudheer Phatak and Vaidehi Phatak together saw a dream of having an international standard school. They established "Millennium National School" in Karvenagar, Pune.
No school bags and no homework. The idea is not to create bookworms, but to have all round and well developed personalities. Students are also exposed systematically to 3 extra curricular activities every year. The sudden loss of a this two main poles of school will be noticed by all students and school staff.
This is really unfair…
Dr. Nitu Mandke who saw a dream of building a full equipped hospital with a helipad facility in Mumbai had a sudden death when he was in the middle of fulfilling his dream. A well-known cardiac surgeon himself died of a heart attack at the age of 53 (1st Jan 1948 to 22 May 2003). A person who dreamed of “Healthy India” himself had a very short life.
Mr. Anand Dighe who changed the look and feel of Thane state and if leaved longer would have changed the look of entire Mumbai also died at an early age of 50 (27th Jan 1951 to 27 Aug 2001). A man who dreamed of “Clean, swift and healthy India” too had a small life.
These are the most recent examples. Also if you turn history book pages, you will find that many good people had short life span.
Shrimant Bajirao Peshwa I: Also known as ‘Thorle’ or ‘Rau’ too had a life of barely 40 years (August 18, 1700 – April 28, 1740). Baji Rao, who fought over 41 battles, is reputed to have never lost one.
Nanasaheb Peshwa: He bought few good developments in Pune city and converted a small Pune village into a big Pune city. If lived longer would have contributed much more to the city. (8th Dec 1721 to 23rd Jun 1761)
Raghobadada Peshwa: I read it some diary of some xyz Kashmiri. In that he mentioned courageous Marathas (Raghobadada Peshwa, Shivaji Maharaj etc) whose rule went as far as Attock (now in Pakistan). He said, if Peshwa would have conquered Kashmir the history of Kashmir would have been something different. This warrior king who brought end of Muslim rule at Hindu religious places like Mathura, Vrindavan, Gaya, Kurukheshtra etc. and destroyed the Mugal rule died at the age of 48 (1st Aug 1734 – 1782).
Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj also died when he was just 50 yes old. If that great king would have lived for many years, today the condition of India would have been different. He would and had power to stop British from entering our country. Just imagine where India would have stand if this would have ever happened. He was one of the greatest king who requires no words.
These are few of many examples to show that good people whose aim is pure, who spend entire life in the welfare of society lived a short life themselves. People who want to contribute something positive to the country never are blessed with a long life. On the other hand, we see that corrupt politicians, in spite of suffering from chronic illness leave a long life. Not only that, a terrorist also leaves a wealthy and safe life in this country.
WHY? Destiny?
I know we can’t change our destiny nor do we have any control over our death. But then few things make me uneasy..
A person like Dr. Sudheer Phatak who had some vision for future India and willingly contribute positively things in the society, who through education wanted to change the next generation thinking, who wanted next generation to grow in all areas, wanted them to understand difference between good and bad and after finishing their education wanted them to rule the country in a good mannered, that person die at an early age.
What hurts more is that, a person who is a safety freak and has installed safety seat belts to each and every seat in his school bus, dies in a road accident. Reason: Tire bust making a person helpless.
These are the people who have courage to bring their dreams into reality. These are the people who can contribute many positive things to the society and to the nation.
Anger with the divine god, all mighty..
It is not that I am unorthodox. I do believe in some divine power. Till the time we can’t explain "death", I think I do believe in all mighty ‘God’. But few things do keep on pinching me…
It’s said that whenever there is lot of evil things in the society and when those evil things rule over the truth, god takes birth (Avatar) on the earth. God has to take avatar for the destruction of evil and to bring back peace on this planet. It’s said that today we are leaving in ‘Kali yug’ (Hindu religion belief) wherein there is lot of ill things, lot of destruction, lot of dissatisfaction etc. in the society. And when these ill or evil things will reach its peak, god will be born, god will take his last Avatar of "Kalki" to destroy the evil and rebuilt the power of truth is what we Hindus believe.
My question here is… Why god has to take birth on this planet? Don’t you think it is he who kills good people and give long life to evil people? He gives short life span to those who want to contribute to the society in a positive way. And he gives long life to those whose aim is to spread uneasiness, corruption, dissatisfaction etc. The only aim of these evil people is to loot the country wealth and charm. But they are untouched. Moreover these people having long lasting life so they keep on looting the country for many such years.
Is it that god himself want to show that he is the diving power and no one is above him? Does he want human beings to always keep in mind that the final destination of all human being “Death” or “Life and death” is only and only controlled by him, making him all mighty? Does he fear that if he gives long life-span to good people, they might build heaven on earth which will reduce his popularity?
And when these questions are unanswered… we again believe in destiny, faith and God… Life and death chakras…
* Dr. Sudheer Phatak: the founder and main brain behind Millennium National School project in Pune. Dr. Phatak obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from New York, USA. He was a Professor of Physics at University of Rochester, New York and University of Mumbai. He is a leading educationist and is credited with new systems of learning in schools through modern technology. He has over 15 years of experience in setting up and running schools. He is widely acknowledged all over India for his vision on using modern technology in schools.
* Mrs. Vaidehi Phatak is a co-ordinator in the Millennium National School. She maintains the quality in academics and food. She oversees and plans activities like the annual gathering. She is the Human Resources Manager and manages all the day to day activities of the school.
I know for sure that the next generation of Dr. Sudhir Phatak and Mrs. Vaidehi Phatak and their son-in-laws are capable of making their parents dream come into reality. I wish them all lots of success in their project. Mrs. Arpita Karkare, Mr. Nikhil Karkare, Mr. Anchit Phatak, Mrs. Neha Phatak, Miss. Anchita Phatak.
“Millennium National School entering a millennium year of establishment” is what we all pray for.
About Millennium National School… (Video – Exclusive report on SAAM TV)
We all are and will always be proud of you!
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